Best Vanilla Meringue Custard Pie Recipes

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CUSTARD MERINGUE PIE



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Each bite of this light and fluffy pie will nearly melt in your mouth. The cracker-crumb crust holds a smooth vanilla filling topped with an airy meringue and a sprinkling of more crumbs. Everyone will crave a second slice! -Nancy Holland, Morgan Hill, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/4 cups crushed Holland Rusks or graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups 2% milk
3 egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
MERINGUE:
3 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/8 teaspoon almond extract
6 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside 2 tablespoons. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack., In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minute. Remove from the heat. , Stir in a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. Pour filling into crust. , In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until high stiff peaks form and sugar is dissolved. Spread evenly over hot filling, sealing to crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. , Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

VANILLA CUSTARD PIE



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A cream pie filling on a graham wafer crust and topped with meringue.

Provided by katie.rose

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Custard and Cream Pie Recipes     Meringue Pie Recipes

Time 4h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 cups milk
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 pinch salt
3 eggs, separated
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/3 cup melted butter in a bowl; press mixture into a 9-inch pie dish to form a crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven until firm, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Whisk milk, 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch, flour, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 2 minutes, then add egg yolks while continuously stirring. Continue to cook and stir until thickened, about 1 minute more, and remove from heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract. Allow vanilla mixture to cool for 10 minutes before pouring into prepared crust. Let pie come to room temperature.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Beat egg whites in a glass or metal bowl until foamy. Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. Lift your beater or whisk straight up: the meringue will form sharp peaks. Spread meringue over vanilla pudding.
  • Bake in preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for about 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.8 g, Cholesterol 65.9 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 119.8 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

VANILLA CUSTARD PIE



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My grandmother passed down this recipe to my mother, who in turn passed it down to me. Now my daughter is making it for her family. With a graham cracker crust, custard filling and meringue topping, this pie was one of my favorites when I was growing up and it still is today.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
MERINGUE:
2 egg whites
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar and butter; press onto the bottom and up the sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake until lightly browned, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, flour and salt. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into egg yolks; return all to the pan. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in vanilla. Pour into crust., In a small bowl, beat the egg whites, vanilla and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually beat in sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, on high until stiff peaks form. Spread over hot filling, sealing edges to crust. Sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs. , Bake until golden brown, 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 367mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

VANILLA MERINGUE CUSTARD PIE



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This is a wonderful custard pie with vanilla in the custard and in the meringue, just plain YUM!

Provided by Nancy Allen

Categories     Pies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 9-inch single plain pastry shell, baked (your favorite)
1 c granulated sugar
1/4 c cornstarch
1/8 tsp salt
2 1/2 c milk
3 egg yolks, well beaten (reserve the whites)
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
MERINGUE
3 egg whites, stiffly beaten
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cream of tartar
6 Tbsp granulated sugar
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Prepare your favorite pastry crust in a 9 1/2 inch pie plate. Bake according to your directions and then let it cool while you make your custard filling.
  • 2. Custard-In a large saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually stir in milk until smooth. Bring to a boil over medium heat until slightly thickened, stirring constantly.
  • 3. Quickly stir 1/3 cup hot mixture into beaten egg yolks. Return this mixture to saucepan. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract.
  • 4. Spread evenly into shell. Set aside. Meringue-Preheat the oven to 375F. Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add salt, cream of tartar, sugar, and vanilla extract, beating until stiff and shiny.
  • 5. Quickly spread over filling to the edge. Bake 15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven; cool in refrigerator for 2 hours to set properly before serving.

EGG CUSTARD PIE WITH MERINGUE



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 3h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups whole milk, heated
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp plain flour
1/8 tsp salt
4 eggs (2 of the egges, seperated)
1 tsp vanilla
1 frozen or refrigerated deep dish crust
3 Tbsp sugar for meringue

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Heat milk on the stove top to a simmer, do not boil. Set aside. Combine sugar, flour, & salt. Add heated milk and vanilla. Beat 2 whole eggs and 2 egg yolks together and add to the milk mixture. Reserve 2 egg whites for meringue.
  • Place a baking sheet in the oven and place the pie pan with the unbaked crust on the baking sheet. Prick the crust with a fork and add the custard to the crust.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes, then reduce heat to 300 degrees F and bake for about 25 minutes until set. A spot about the size of a quarter in the center will not be set. Don't overbake as this will cause the custard to be watery. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  • Change oven temp to 400 degrees F. Beat egg whites until foamy and slowly add 3 Tbsp. sugar. Continue to beat until peaks form. Spread on custard to edges to seal pie. Put back in oven and bake till lightly browned. Cool and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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